Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Nature's deadliest arsenal lurks in the shadows of oceans, forests, and deserts, where tiny creatures wield toxins far deadlier than cyanide. These biochemical marvels can paralyze nerves, shatter ...

The world is filled with unique and exotic dishes with unforgettable flavors, but some of these foods have serious risks.

“If you look at the iguana, there’s a circle on the side of its head that’s actually a really good aiming point,” he says.

The frogs’ adaptations is similar to adaptations made by humans in high-radiation regions, pointing to an underlying ...

A deadly fungus that has wiped out hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have started its global journey in Brazil. Genetic evidence and trade data suggest the fungus hitchhiked across the world ...

The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has played a major role in the worldwide decline of frogs and toads. Its origins were investigated in a study conducted by scientists from the State ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Cyanide has a very deadly reputation, but the chemical compound hydrogen cyanide (one of many possible cyanide compounds) may also be the reason why ...

Green and black poison dart frogs are brightly colored, highly toxic amphibians that rely on intact rainforest habitats and ...

A century-old Brazilian fungus went global by hitching a ride in the international frog meat trade. A century-old Brazilian fungus went global by hitching a ride in the international frog meat trade.